M1 chip

You'll need a premium iPad to make the most of iPadOS 27, but Apple's cheapest model is still covered for the…

Apple has announced iPadOS 27, an update that will be available for iPads released after the 2020 base model. However, to utilize advanced features powered by Apple Intelligence, users will need an iPad with an M1 chip or later, typically found in iPad Air and iPad Pro models. The update will bring performance increases, UI improvements, and enhanced Siri capabilities, though some features will not be available in the EU or China.